In 2003, we further diversified our business into developing and manufacturing hot melt adhesives. We began manufacturing our first hot melt adhesive at our Shah Alam Factory Complex. In the same year, we also began to develop and manufacture water-based adhesive for the building and construction industry, which included flooring and roofing applications.
Our water-based adhesives for woodworking applications were independently certified by FRM to achieve the most stringent class, with the lowest allowable formaldehyde emissions. These water-based adhesives for woodworking applications achieved the F**** grade under the Japanese Agricultural Standard 223 (Plywood) (JAS 223). We have since obtained certification for water-based and hot melt adhesives for building materials, fixtures, fibreboards and particleboards.
